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So. I am starting things up again with AOL City's Best. This time I will be writing a weekly article about family-friendly activities and events in and around Las Vegas.

I was a little hesitant at first because I didn't know if I would be able to generate content on such a consistent basis. After all, with the blog I just post whenever I have something to say. But after discussing things with my editor and getting a clearer picture of what they need, not only do I think I will be able to do it, I think its going to be pretty fun.

Fortunately for me, I will be able to sort of translate what I have already been doing on this blog and put it out there for all the world to see. Ok, maybe not all the world. But definitely a significant portion of Las Vegas families. In fact, the content I write for AOL just might replace my local reviews. Maybe. Still thinking about it.

Either way, if I link up to the AOL site, click over and be sure to check out what new and interesting things I have come up with. And, as always, be sure to give me some comment love. On my blog I mean. The AOL site doesn't allow comments. But I do. I love comments. I live for comment love. It is what nourishes my fragile writer's heart. If you do not comment and tell me that I am special I will shrivel up and die. If you do not comment and virtually pet my head, I will 1) try to crawl in your lap and beg for head-petties, and 2) I will suffer a thousand unimaginable sufferings.

I know, its pathetic. But I don't care, because I need it. And you are going to give it to me. Right?

Looking forward to seeing more of your suggestions. Right now I'm relying on Nickelodeon's Parent Connect to tell me what's going on around here. Glad to have more local help to get me and my little man out and about.

Looking forward to seeing more of your suggestions. Right now I'm relying on Nickelodeon's Parent Connect to tell me what's going on around here. Glad to have more local help to get me and my little man out and about.

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